8 superfoods that should be part of your daily diet

According to the Oxford Dictionary, superfoods are described as “the nutrient-rich foods considered essentially beneficial for health and well-being.”

The term ‘superfoods’ is merely a marketing term and, in simpler words, are described as those foods which have a positive impact on the health and lifestyle of individuals.

The following foods make up the list for superfoods:

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a basic staple in every house all over the world. When it comes to nutrition, it is packed with benefits.

Nutritional and health benefits

– They have high lycopene content. Lycopene acts an antioxidant (meaning they act on free radicals that are damaging to the cells of the body). Lycopene also prevents heart diseases and several types of cancers (breast, prostrate, lung).

– It is a high source of Vitamin C, Potassium and fibre.

Oats

Oats can be included in your daily breakfast. They are high in fibre and proteins.

Nutritional and health benefits

– They contain high sources of magnesium which can assist in reducing blood sugar levels.

– Copper and Zinc are also found in oats which help in cell regeneration.

– Potassium lowers the blood pressure.

– Studies have shown that eating oats can reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Apples

Apples are consumed at a fairly high rate all over globe. The cliché of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a proven one as it is really beneficial for the body’s metabolism.

Nutritional and health benefits

– It can help prevent heart and lung diseases along with type-2 diabetes.

– It contains polyphenols which keep the digestive system healthy and active.

– They are rich in flavonoids which are good for skin and prevent heart diseases.

Onions

Other than the fact it adds good taste to your food, onions are very powerful superfoods.